2006-11-20 20:52:04 · 12 answers · asked by Ringo G. 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Big business gained a lot in Viet Nam, it is said that Bell helocopter kept the war going an extra two years. I think it was decided after Korea that Nam would be the next hot spot, to play with their toys, reduce populations, and profit
2006-11-20 21:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The reason for the Vietnam war was to spread the stain of Communism to South Vietnam and use that as a base to disrupt free interests in South east Asia.
As a side note the Communists could never imagine their success, as the lose in Vietnam made America scared to use its Military for years after and made it leery of the CIA. This led to years of unchecked aggression by the Soviet Union and eventually aided 9/11.
2006-11-20 21:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by swamphawk2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is never A reason - - - but rather a variety of factors. And there were several wars involving Vietnam but guessing that you are asking about America's involvement in Vietnam's internal squabbles. Misguided sympathy for 'the good guys,' any government claiming to be a democracy as opposed to communist, and a real desire on the part of America to play the role of benevolent big brother.
Peace.....
2006-11-20 21:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi. I'm a New Zealand Viet Nam Vet. I served as a Rifleman in Phuoc Tuy Province from Nov 1968 to Nov 1969.
2016-05-22 04:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Domino Theory.
2006-11-20 23:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To help stop the spread of communism through the forced annexation of other countries.
QueenBee - Where is the love?
2006-11-20 21:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a fact. Whatever the reason, we lost. Fighting people who do not wear uniforms is a losing proposition, was then, is now.
2006-11-21 00:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...where would like to start...ah...here is a good one.
How about "to stop the spresd of communism, while the russians and the Chinese were feeding the buggers with arms and ammunition"?
2006-11-20 21:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by dorianalways 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, just to try out the latest weaponry on what the Communist countries had to offer.
2006-11-20 20:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
communism
2006-11-20 20:54:53 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋